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Cheesy Chile Rellenos (Keto, Vegetarian)

May 11, 2020 · Kelly Bejelly · 8 Comments

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Last Updated on May 11, 2020

I love everything about these Keto Vegetarian Cheesy Chile Rellenos—the gooey, cheesy center encrusted within the charred pepper make every bite a fiesta-worthy moment.

I love everything about these Keto Vegetarian Cheesy Chile Rellenos—the gooey, cheesy center encrusted within the charred pepper make every bite a fiesta-worthy moment.

Reprinted with permission from Cast Iron Keto by Alex and Lauren Lester, Page Street Publishing Co. 2020. Photo credit: Lauren Lester 

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I love everything about these Keto Vegetarian Cheesy Chile Rellenos—the gooey, cheesy center encrusted within the charred pepper make every bite a fiesta-worthy moment.
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Keto Vegetarian Cheesy Chili Rellenos
Yield: 4

Keto Vegetarian Cheesy Chili Rellenos

Ingredients

  • 4 medium Anaheim or Poblano peppers
  • 11⁄2 cups (170 g) shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1⁄4 cup (30 g) coconut flour
  • 3 large eggs, whites and yolks divided
  • 1 cup (224 g) refined coconut oil, 1 cup (240 ml) algae oil, or 1 cup (224 g) lard
  • 1 cup (240 ml) low-sugar red enchilada sauce
  • 1 medium avocado, diced or thinly sliced 4 tbsp (48 g) sour cream 1 medium jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp (8 g) minced fresh cilantro

Instructions

Using a gas grill, gas burner, or broiler, char the Anaheim peppers for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until they are blistered on each side. 

Place the Anaheim peppers in a 10-inch (25-cm) or larger cast iron skillet and cover the skillet with
a dish towel for 20 minutes to allow the peppers to steam. Carefully remove as much of the peppers’ skins as you can with your hands, then cut a T shape into one side of the peppers, making sure not to cut all the way through. You should have two flaps. Stuff each pepper with one-fourth of the Mexican blend cheese. Close the flaps and set the peppers aside. 

Place the coconut flour in a medium bowl and the egg whites in another medium bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat the egg whites for about 2 minutes, until they are light and fluffy. Fold in the egg yolks. 

Heat the oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge the peppers through the coconut flour, then dip them into the egg mixture. Carefully place the peppers, seam side down, in the oil and fry them for 1 to 2 minutes, until they are brown. Flip the peppers and fry them for 1 to 3 minutes, until they are golden. Set the peppers aside and drain the oil from the skillet. 

Add the enchilada sauce to the skillet over medium heat and cook it for 2 to 3 minutes, just until it is hot. To serve, place the sauce on a plate and top it with the peppers. Serve the peppers with the avocado, sour cream, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro. 

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 504Total Fat: 42gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 259mgSodium: 341mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 4gSugar: 4gProtein: 18g

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Cuisine: Mexican / Category: dinner
I love everything about these Keto Vegetarian Cheesy Chile Rellenos—the gooey, cheesy center encrusted within the charred pepper make every bite a fiesta-worthy moment.
I love everything about these Keto Vegetarian Cheesy Chile Rellenos—the gooey, cheesy center encrusted within the charred pepper make every bite a fiesta-worthy moment.

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  1. Jean Choi says

    May 11, 2020 at 4:29 pm

    LOVE chile rellenos, and this is better than Mexican takeout!

    Reply
    • Daniela says

      May 12, 2020 at 5:42 pm

      This has me drooling! The flavor combination is spot on!

      Reply
  2. Donny says

    May 20, 2020 at 8:50 am

    This looks so good! Never would’ve thought to make these at home so thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  3. ChihYu says

    May 20, 2020 at 4:33 pm

    Every bite is so delicious! The cheese, the sauce, the yummy charred pepper!!

    Reply
  4. Megan Stevens says

    May 21, 2020 at 5:19 am

    Wow, so impressive!! Looks just like what I grew up eating!!

    Reply
  5. linda spiker says

    May 21, 2020 at 11:09 am

    Wow. These look fabulous!

    Reply
  6. Jennifer Fisher says

    May 22, 2020 at 7:35 am

    Chile rellenos are everything, these look amazing and I can’t wait to make them for my hubby.

    Reply
  7. Stacey Crawford says

    May 24, 2020 at 12:18 pm

    These are the cheesy goodness I’ve been craving!

    Reply

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